Black and Hispanic children now represent almost two-thirds of children in poverty: Share of poor children, by race/ethnicity, 1976 and 2016
| Race/ethnicity | White, non-Hispanic | Black | Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 46.7% | 36.9 | 14.0 |
| 2016 | 30.6 | 25.8 | 36.9 |
Notes: Values do not sum to 100%, because the data series for other races are not available in earlier years and Hispanic children can be of any race.
Source: EPI analysis of the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2016